The Wistaria Vine is a blooming plant reported to be the world's largest
in world will be on display during the Annual Wistaria Festival.
The massive vine bears delicately scented lavender blooms, the color we
most often associate with wistaria (also spelled, "wisteria").

Visitors are invited to stroll beneath the arbor supporting the branches
of the 112-year-old vine (planted in 1894 and of the Chinese lavender variety),
displaying more than a million blossoms, it is 1 acre in size and and estimated
to weigh at least 250 tons. That must be one sturdy garden arbor!

Downtown Sierra Madre is also changed in to an open market with all
kind of craft and food.
The free downtown arts and crafts fair has about 175 vendors selling
hand-crafted items, food and childrens' activities.

So old and large is this wistaria that the town of Sierra Madre honors
its famous flora with a festival each spring. While tickets to view the
vine are sold in advance (the plant is actually growing in a private backyards).

The festival, which includes strolling musicians, food booths and a
classic car show, is free to all. Look for the party where Sierra Madre
Blvd. intersects Baldwin Ave., And if you don't get to see the vine,
the outdoor festival is worth a trip to Sierra Madre.

Sierra Madre’s wistaria vine has been named “The World’s Largest Blossoming
Plant” by the Guinness Book of World Records, weighs approximately 250
tons, has over 1.5 million blossoms and is truly one of nature’s finest
wonders. It is located on a private Sierra Madre property, so the opportunity
to see this vine is a treat.

At this writing: Shuttle tickets to see the vine and Pinney House are
$10. Vine viewing will be open until 4:00 p.m.

Call the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce for more information on visiting
the vine (a timed ticket is required to help the flow of flower fans).
http://www.sierramadrechamber.com